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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.61, 806.75 and 318.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.61, 806.75 and 318.99 is: 477.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.61 : 806.75 = 318.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.61/806.75 = 318.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.61x = 806.75 × 318.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.61x = 257,343.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,343.59/538.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.80

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